Notes on fitting a new pipe or a screw connection (X6 M)

CAUTION: Do not kink, twist or crush pipes. Do not disassemble screw connection! Do not detach screw connection from the old pipe. New screw connection may only be installed together with new pipe. New pipe may only be installed together with new screw connection. Non-compliance leads to damage and leaks in the air spring system!

Fitting new screw connection:

Insert complete new screw connection consisting of toothed washer (1), banjo bolt (2) and mounting plug (3) into air spring/pipe connection of air supply system.

Tightening torque 37 12 1AZ .

Remove mounting plug (3).

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Slide new pipe (1) into banjo bolt (2) up to marking.

Check installation position of pipe (1) by pulling back slightly.

NOTE: The toothed washer (3) has engaged correctly when the pipe (1) can not be pulled back.

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Fitting new pipes:

CAUTION: To avoid leaks in the air suspension system, it is essential to avoid scratches on pipes in particular in the connection area!